OX2 6AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Jericho in Oxford. Administratively it sits within Carfax & Jericho ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OX2 6AA offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX2 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00145438 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX2 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX2 6AA.
220
35
£ 71,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX2 6AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OX2 6AA spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX2 6AA. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX2 6AA has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
West Oxford Community Primary School
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Daisies Flower Shop0.4 km
- Londis0.5 km
- The Grog Shop0.6 km
- 2 North Parade Stores0.8 km
- K's News Hub0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Jericho Tavern0.3 km
- The Rickety Press0.4 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
- The Rose And Crown0.8 km
- Royal Blenheim0.9 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
188 nearby- Compass Group UK Ltd At Eagle House0.6 km
- Jericho Cafe0.3 km
- Jericho Grill0.4 km
- Mamma Mia Jericho0.4 km
- Viny's Cafe0.8 km
- + 183 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Jiamart Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Bath Place Hotel0.8 km
- Vanbrugh House Hotel0.6 km
- The Royal Oxford Hotel0.6 km
- The Store Oxford0.6 km
- Victoria House Hotel0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bubbleology0.8 km
- Kebab King0.5 km
- Dosa Park0.7 km
- Puggi Yoggi0.8 km
- Como Bem0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oxford0.7 km
- Oxford Parkway5.2 km
- Islip7.7 km
Bus Stops
- University Press0.1 km
- Little Clarendon Street0.1 km
- University Press0.1 km
- Ruskin College0.2 km
- St Giles Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX26AA · Data under Open Government Licence